National Conference on Warehousing Leasing, Investment & Development

India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world with promising business opportunities. The Government of India has taken various proactive and business conducive initiatives in the country. Backed by the continuous expansion in the manufacturing sector and increased private and foreign investments, warehousing demand in India is on the rise. Investors from across the world are looking towards India as their preferred investment destination and warehousing a preferred segment of investment. 
 
India opportunities in warehousing are riding on the growing demand of E-retailers who are looking forward to opening up warehouses in tier I and tier II cities as well as collaborating with logistics service providers across the country to be able to maintain a minimal delivery cost. The growth in the warehousing market in India is also largely being driven by the rise in international business. Entry of numerous foreign as well as domestic industries in the country and establishment of manufacturing plants have generated greater export opportunities, which in turn has fuelled the demand for warehousing spaces across the country. 
 
The warehousing industry in India is largely unorganised and is still in the nascent stage. India has the lowest warehouse capacity with modern facilities when compared to the rest of the world. This offers ample opportunities for investment in this sector. The Hon\'ble Prime Minister of India has also announced to build warehouses in every block of the country. Further, as compared to other real estate assets, warehousing assets can be built in a relatively shorter time span. With infrastructure status, the approval and funding risk for greenfield investments have reduced further.  
 
The warehousing aspect in the logistics supply chain globally is going through a transformation. From being a mere storage space provider for goods, the segment is offering an array of value added services. With large multinational players entering Indian market with introduction of new technologies, the face of the warehousing & logistics sector is changing fast. The Indian warehousing industry which was lagging behind its global counterparts due to its fragmented structure would now enter the same league. With the government thrust, there has been an accelerated growth in the manufacturing sector which will require enhanced warehousing capacity. 
 
Keeping in view these developments, ASSOCHAM is organising Warehousing Leasing, Investment & Development ‘Conference-cum-Excellence Awards’ at 9.30 am on July 21, 2022 at Hotel Le-Meridien in New Delhi.